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Adobe Illustrator
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vector graphics editor developed and marketed by Adobe Systems
OverviewAI-generated
Adobe Illustrator is a software product that was first published in 1988. It has been released in various versions, including CC 2020 (24.1.2), CC 2020 (24.3), CC 2021 (25.2.3), and CC 2022 (26.3). The software maintains an official website and is associated with a Stack Exchange tag.
A text version titled ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 9.0 is available in the Internet Archive, dated 2000. The subject is referenced by 407 other encyclopedia articles and has 559011 social media followers.
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tapor.ca →Adobe Illustrator is a comprehensive vector graphics environment that is ideal for all creative professionals, including web and interactive designers and developers, multimedia producers, motion graphics and visual effects designers, animators, and video professionals. Adobe Creative Suite products, including Illustrator, have recently moved to a subscription based service model. Adobe Illustrator CS6 was the last version released on disk. Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud is now available starting at $19.99/month.
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Encyclopedic overview
Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design software developed and marketed by Adobe. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud (Adobe's shift to a monthly or annual subscription service delivered over the Internet), Illustrator CC was released. The latest version, Illustrator 2026, was released on October 28, 2025, and is the 30th generation in the product line. Adobe Illustrator was reviewed as the best vector graphics editing program in 2021 by PC Magazine.
History
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